In this captivating volume, Marco Polo takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the kingdoms and marvels of the East. His detailed and vivid descriptions of the various lands he visited, along with the customs, cultures, and people he encountered, paint a rich tapestry of the exotic and mysterious Orient.

Polo's keen observations and keen eye for detail provide readers with a unique insight into the diverse and fascinating world he explored. From the magnificent cities of the Silk Road to the wondrous landscapes of India and beyond, each chapter is filled with remarkable anecdotes and adventures that transport readers to a bygone era.

Despite the centuries that have passed since Polo's travels, his accounts remain a valuable window into the past, offering a glimpse of a world that was both alien and familiar. The Book of Ser Marco Polo is a timeless classic that continues to enthrall and inspire readers with its tales of adventure, discovery, and wonder.

Overall, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the human experience. Marco Polo's engaging narrative, paired with his adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity, make this book an enduring masterpiece that will continue to captivate readers for generations to come.

Book Description:


"Books of the Marvels of the World" or "Description of the World" (Divisament dou monde), also nicknamed "Il Milione" ("The Million") or "Oriente Poliano", but commonly called "The Travels of Marco Polo", is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Marco Polo, describing the travels of the latter through Asia, Persia, China, and Indonesia between 1271 and 1291.It's been a very famous and popular book since the 14th century, creating the image of Marco Polo as the icon of the bold traveller. Presenting Marco Polo as an important figure at the court of the Mongol leader Kublai Khan, the book was written in Old French by Rustichello da Pisa, a romance author of the time, who was reportedly working from accounts which he had heard from Marco Polo when they were imprisoned in Genoa, having been captured while on a ship.

This audiobook in two volumes uses the 1903 third edition of Sir Henry Yule's translation, revised by Henri Cordier.